Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Specialized help for the most serious behavioral health challenges.
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What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the gold standard treatment for people who experience suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors and borderline personality disorder (BPD). In DBT, we define BPD as an extreme and chronic sense of being out of balance or dysregulated in five areas:

  • Emotional: Intense, unpredictable mood swings, problems identifying and managing emotions, too much or too little anger, or ongoing feelings of fear, guilt, or shame.
  • Interpersonal: Chaotic, unstable, intense relationships, fear of abandonment, difficulty keeping relationships, burned bridges.
  • Self: Identity disturbance, poor sense of self, emptiness, inability to predict your reactions or preferences.
  • Behavioral: Suicidal and intentional self-harming behaviors, impulsivity, substance use.
  • Cognitive: Dissociative responses, spacing out, going numb, paranoia, inability to think clearly or make decisions, inability to tell the difference between feelings and reality.

If this sounds familiar, you or someone you care about may qualify for LFS’ DBT Program. DBT at LFS is available to people ages 19 and older who qualify for it. Eligible people usually commit to at least 12 months of engagement with the program.

    • Reduce life-threatening behaviors like suicidal thoughts and behaviors and self-injury.
    • Reduce impulsivity.
    • Increase ability to regulate emotions.
    • Improve functioning in major life areas like relationships, school/work, and home.
    • Reduce the use of emergency services and higher levels of care.
    • Reduce substance use.

  • DBT has a proven track record for addressing the most debilitating symptoms of borderline personality disorder: self-injury and suicide threats or attempts. It is now also used to treat depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Features of the program include:

    • Weekly individual therapy.
    • Weekly skills group.
    • 24/7 phone coaching.
    • A team-based approach offers access to multiple fabulous, licensed clinicians.
    • Access to additional services within LFS as needed and desired.

    Most insurances are accepted, and sliding scale fees are available.

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    7929 West Center Road
    Omaha, NE 68124
    (402) 342-7038

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